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What this video covers

Chris completes a transatlantic crossing from Maine to the United Kingdom, reaching the longitude of the Lizard near Falmouth 15 days after departing.0:49 The final leg of the passage involves navigating squalls and heavy rollers from the Bay of Biscay, with winds shifting frequently throughout the night.1:10 During the transit, approximately 20 Red Admiral butterflies land on the deck, which the crew rescues and brings inside.1:59 Navionics software tracks the vessel's progress toward the English Channel, where the boat is scheduled to pick up crew members and install a new mainsail manufactured by Olympic Sails.5:40 The vessel is currently positioned to arrive in Southampton to prepare for the Fastnet race, despite light winds delaying the final approach.5:59 The project, which began with a boat sitting idle in Nova Scotia, is now fully funded through Patreon support and individual sponsorships, allowing for the replacement of the current, heavily damaged mainsail.4:21

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